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Wednesday, July 15, 2026

The Polk Public Library received 66 books with a total retail value of $1201.10 from a Pilcrow Grant. Also included were 39 donated books valued at $704.49. That is 105 books with a retail value of $1,905.59! The Pilcrow foundation doubled our $400.

To Colin Howell showing his rabbit, to kids and families enjoying the free midway rides and playing games to a kid holding on for dear life in the mutton busting event last Thursday night, the Polk County Fair had something to offer for all ages as it came to a close last Sunday. PCN photos by Ken Kush.

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Another Polk County Fair in the Books

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Wednesday, July 15, 2026

District 4 Public Service Commission Summer 2026 Update

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District 4 Public Service Commission Summer 2026 Update

Eric Kamler

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSIONERI am Eric Kamler, your Commissioner for the 4th District of the Nebraska Public Service Commission (PSC), representing 31 counties across Nebraska.The Nebraska Public Service Commission is a five-member elected board responsible for oversight of essential infrastructure...

High property taxes are easy to describe, harder to solve

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High property taxes are easy to describe, harder to solve

Paul Hammel

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

ALL THINGS NEBRASKAThat time of year is nearing – the time when you have to pay the second half of your property taxes, due by the end of July.It’s a big check, and I write two of them, one for my house and one for the small farm that’s still in the family.No one likes to write these checks, and we...

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Dennis Gray Memorial Golf Scramble

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Wednesday, July 15, 2026

Join the High Plains Storm for the 2026 Dennis Gray Memorial Golf Scramble on August 1 in Fullerton at Pawnee Hills. Contact Mr. Phillips to reserve your spot today! mphillips@hpcstorm. org Golfing starts at 9 AM. Cost is $260 per 4-person team. Cost includes 18 holes of golf with cart and lunch.

A bride ready for her big day. Photo provided.

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Love the Church Like Jesus

Beth Sparrow

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

Imagine you see the bride on her wedding day, but REALLY early just getting coffee at the hotel. She is a mess! Her hair is in knots, she is still in her jammies and robe, no makeup, no jewelry. Now would you go tell your family and friends how ugly the bride was? Of course not.

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Grace Notes

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Wednesday, July 15, 2026

Ice cream lovers! This is your month to celebrate! July is National Ice Cream Month, and this coming Friday, July 17, is National Ice Cream Day.My late hubby used to say that EVERY month should be ice cream month!

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God’s Word: Verses for this Week

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Wednesday, July 15, 2026

“While he spake these things unto them, behold, there came a certain ruler, and worshipped him, saying, My daughter is even now dead: but come and lay thy hand upon her, and she shall live. And Jesus arose, and followed him, and so did his disciples.

This piece of art put together with different parts of a tractor was on display at the exhibit building during the Polk County Fair. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

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FAIR HIGHLIGHTS

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Wednesday, July 15, 2026

Lines on the Page

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Lines on the Page

Bonnie Lacy

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

LINES ON THE PAGESummer has hit hard, right?Some people love it, and some don’t!When the corn sweats, I sweat.